WASHINGTON, D. C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine released the below statement in response to the decision by United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to deny a petition for rehearing en banc in Wrenn v. D.C., a lawsuit challenging the District’s restrictions on permits to carry a concealed handgun:

“We are disappointed by the full D.C. Circuit’s decision not to rehear our case,” Attorney General Racine said. “As we review options for next steps in consultation with the Mayor, the Council and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), our primary concern will be ensuring public safety through reasonable gun laws.”

The Attorney General has advised MPD that they can continue enforcing the “good reason” requirement until the D.C. Circuit issues its mandate effectuating the ruling, which is likely to take place about seven days from now. Once the mandate issues, individuals must still comply with all other requirements in applying for a license to carry.